TAKE ACTION

Commenting on studies and proposals published by the National Park Service is a direct and highly effective way to show support for protecting the C&O Canal National Historical Park See News pagefor examples of letters submitted during the public comment period that ended on September 30, 2016. In addition, an article contains examples of comments on the preliminary Environmental Assessment on the Georgetown boathouse zone that were submitted during the scoping phase comment period.

Besides participating in NPS public comment periods, sending a letter is always a useful method of expressing your belief in saving the C&O Canal National Historical Park from private development. Addressees may include officials of the Department of the Interior and of the National Park Service, and:

U.S. House of Representatives:Visit www.house.gov and select the alphabetical list to reach your Representatives' official page, which will provide his or her mailing address and other contact information. Or, select "Write your Representative" for a page that will identify your Representative and provide an e-mail form.

Media:Use your search engine to locate local newspapers, magazines or news web sites. Your comments will be most effective if they are concise and related to recent news stories.

IF YOU CARE, MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Protect the C&O Canal National Historical Park from intrusive private development!